Too Bad Change isn’t Comfy Like a Sweater

I hate change. I want to be one of those people that rolls with the punches and loves new experiences, but I just don’t. I was born 85 and I’m ok with it.

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

Parenting Advice: Only Experienced Applicants Need Apply

For the most part I really do appreciate advice on how to shape these feral children into halfway decent human beings, but I don’t love advice on child rearing from people who don’t have kids.
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December 31, 2018December 31, 2018 AshleyLeave a comment

Saying No and Staying Home

I usually sign up for every fall festival, pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, or halloween party I can. We run ourselves ragged rushing from one super fun scheduled event to the next.
But not this time. … Read More Saying No and Staying Home

October 21, 2018 AshleyLeave a comment

An Epiphany at 32

So I’ll admit it, I’m Ashley and I have a touch of social anxiety.
It’s not like I’m hyperventilating into a paper bag when I see people or anything.… Read More An Epiphany at 32

September 16, 2018 AshleyLeave a comment

Accepting Reality One Meltdown at a Time

Today, this week, this year, this decade even, I am overwhelmed by my kids. I am overwhelmed by their endless demands, mood swings, and incessant talking. I think there is some power in admitting and embracing our reality. … Read More Accepting Reality One Meltdown at a Time

September 14, 2018 Ashley1 Comment

Back to School, Back to Reality

I’ve got to admit it, I’m a much better human being when school is in session.

I’m one of those people that likes to be in control. Like really really likes to be in control. … Read More Back to School, Back to Reality

August 23, 2018 AshleyLeave a comment

Volume Control Isn’t Important

Every time we go out in public we are a freak show.

I kid you not, we are the family that you can hear from across the store, the one that you avoid, the family where the kid are hitting, screaming, and yes…the family that is trying to moon the other customers. … Read More Volume Control Isn’t Important

July 12, 2018July 13, 2018 AshleyLeave a comment

The Dirty Dishes Stage

There are days when I’m certain this phase of life might actually kill me off. It’s loud, chaotic, and crazy, but its also the phase where we are blessed to interact daily with these three amazing kids. This is a good stage of life.
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May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 AshleyLeave a comment